Since 2010, Rotary District 5150 has been offering a leadership training program to Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors called Potential Rotary Leaders Seminars (PRLS). The training is not only dedicated to Rotary but has a steep foundation for leadership in the “real world” as well, and is a win/win for all. PRLS was started by Betsy Koefoed, PDG Bill Koefoed, and Michael Ford, who were all former members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Bill went on to become a District Governor in Rotary District 5150. All three remain active members in Rotary.
As a graduate of this program, I can say that the skills I learned have helped me in my career, my work in Rotary, and my interactions with others. In our Club, the following have graduated from the entire series; you can join this honor roll:
2011: Carrie LaBriola (former member)
2012: David Dye and Stephanie Schmautz
2013: Michael Mustacchi (deceased)
2014: Eric Schmautz
2017: Rhonda Poppen (former member)
2020: Susan Dean (former member) and Dora Dye
2021: Bob Hermann and Christopher Wiseman
2022: Mary Liu and Sunny Singh
2023: Ann Daugherty
2024: Ozan Yasavur and Frank Yoke.
2012: David Dye and Stephanie Schmautz
2013: Michael Mustacchi (deceased)
2014: Eric Schmautz
2017: Rhonda Poppen (former member)
2020: Susan Dean (former member) and Dora Dye
2021: Bob Hermann and Christopher Wiseman
2022: Mary Liu and Sunny Singh
2023: Ann Daugherty
2024: Ozan Yasavur and Frank Yoke.
The first course starts on January 25, 2025. Registration information is here. Our Club will reimburse a member for the cost to attend each class in the series after that member has completed a class.